Archives for July 2012

You've decided you'd like a website. Now what?
There are various ways to get your site online. Do you get a "website" (or blog), using webspace provided by your ISP or other company?
Or, do you go for a professionally-designed website (or blog) which is custom-designed for you, using your own domain name (yourname.com)?
Which should you choose? Let's explore the options.
Free & do-it-yourself websites
Free webspace is available from a number of sources. Internet service providers (ISPs) often will include one with your account. There are also other companies, such as Yahoo … [Read more...] about How to Start Your New Website – Some Advice

Amp it Up!
Many websites just sit there, waiting for someone to discover them. They whisper their message & no one hears.
That doesn't have to be your site!
You really can amplify your internet presence & be heard.
Building a website that's is effective in getting your message out and bringing the "right" visitors to your site is crucial to your success.
You may have a website now. Or maybe you're thinking about starting one. Either way, I'll show you how to amp up your site and greatly increase your chances of getting the visitors you want.
How do I get noticed in a sea … [Read more...] about Introduction: Plan, Optimize & Promote Your Site

If you'd like to register a new domain name, I'd recommend GoDaddy. We've found them to be both reliable, and affordable.
domain name availability
See if the name you want is available, and get suggestions for others.Do not enter "http://" or "www."
Domain name:.com
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whois check
See who owns any domain name, registration & expiry dates, host, etc.Do not enter "http://" or "www."
Domain name:.comnetorgco.ukbizinfowsname … [Read more...] about Domain Name Tools

Every website needs a domain name. It's your address on the internet (perhaps "yourbusiness.com" or "yourname.com").
So, how do you get one?
Domain Name Basics
There are various places on the internet where you can register (buy) your domain name. These businesses are called domain name registrars.
Some good, established domain name registrars are:
GoDaddy.com (our favorite: it's easy to use, low cost & reliable)
Enom.com
Dotster.com
Register.com
Gandi.net (European)
To get your domain name, you need to go to a registrar's website (see above), and see if the name you want … [Read more...] about How to Register A Domain Name (And Keep It)

About the Free Directory Submissions List
All the sites below, except where noted, accept free submissions, with no reciprocal link. They've been carefully chosen.
To get the most from your efforts, before submitting, check out these directory submission tips.
To understand the importance of links, check out our article on why & how to get links to your site.
suggest a directory for this page
Got a directory you think should be added to this page? Please tell Denise about it.
Professional Submission Services
The submission process is extremely detailed & time-consuming. I can do … [Read more...] about General & Niche Directories – Free Website Submissions

Oops! I Deleted My Webpage!
Did you accidentally delete, or overwrite you webpage, and want to recover what was there? There are several ways of going about it.
Prevention
When you FTP (upload) a file to your website, it will overwrite any file with the same name. So, before you FTP a new file, it's a good idea to keep a backup of the original file. If the new version of the page doesn't work as expected, you can compare it to the old version to troubleshoot, or you can just replace it with the original version of the page.
Make backups
It's always a good idea to download a backup … [Read more...] about How to Recover a Deleted Webpage